Clicky

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 12 months later than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS10 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ZS10 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the ZS10.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
32
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $350